TAMBUNAN: The Buaya Tembaga Club continues to strengthen the local golf scene through the organisation of the 2026 Deputy President’s Championship, which saw the participation of 52 players.
The competition, divided into 13 groups, featured intense contests across several main categories such as Buaya, Biawak, Cicak, Ladies and the Invites category, in addition to special challenges such as Hole In One (HIO) and Bull Eyes.
The organisation of the second edition this year not only served as a competitive platform, but also as a key avenue to unearth new talent among the younger generation.
More interestingly, the championship offers a golden opportunity for Buaya Tembaga Club members to compete abroad, particularly in a tour series to Indonesia scheduled for next year.
A total of eight top players will be selected through this year’s tour series to represent the club overseas.
Buaya Tembaga Club Deputy President Stephen Fedelis explained that this programme is an annual event highly anticipated by members.
Since being registered under the Registrar of Societies (ROS) in 2016, the club has now reached a membership of 100.
However, he stressed that the intake of new members in the future will be carried out in a controlled manner, as the club prioritises quality over quantity.
A screening process will also be implemented for inactive members to ensure the sustainability of the club.
In addition to focusing on sports, the Buaya Tembaga Club also carries a noble mission by acting as a host for charitable activities and assisting those in need.
Stephen also expressed his highest appreciation for the strong commitment shown by all members and invited participants in making this championship a success.
He is optimistic that through discipline and strong sportsmanship, the club is capable of producing competitive golfers.
In the full results of the championship, the Buaya category saw Cyprinus Amir taking first place, followed by Roger James, Nicholas Jainol, Bryan Alfredo and Alvin Chan.
In the Biawak category, Adderly Sabinus emerged champion ahead of Mike Eping, Narbert Nasly, Leo Japulis and Cliffendy.
The Cicak category saw Prof Dr James securing victory, while Henly Jasin, Jaidi Karim, Herry Kunjan, and Geofry Juanis completed the top five positions.
In the Ladies category, Dionnesia Petrus proved unbeatable, followed by Clare Herman, Malinjara Nulantan, Angeline Saban, and Alice Chai.
Meanwhile, in the Invitees category, Julius Kawit clinched the championship title, followed by Hermis Amir and Marc Gedion.
The championship is expected to continue again in the middle of this year to complete the club’s mission.
